9 Things You Should AVOID at All Costs in Disney World

[@CritterKeeper01]

If you are going to take fifteen minutes in the A/C in the bathroom, *please* don't use the accessible stall with the grab bars (unless you actually do need the grab bars etc). Waiting over a quarter-hour for the *one* stall you can use, while a dozen others stand empty, is miserable and may lead to accidents! Please, take pity on those who have no choice but to wait for that one stall to be available.

[@kristinschermann6581]

I know, right?! I am one of those people who do need the grab bars, and everywhere I go, others just use them because they are larger than the other stalls..... poeple, PLEASE heed this request!

[@ankaretwells7618]

My father booked a trip to WDW over Presidents Day weekend (We're British, we didn't know about Presidents Day). He was resistant to my idea of planning ahead. After the first day, he changed his mind.

[@rlevitta]

As an instrument rated pilot (there are some pretty rough maneuvers you have to perform during training,) I can attest to the fact that it’s always better to ride intense rides having eaten something than to ride on an empty stomach.

[@SpiderHam]

Plan. Plan. Plan. Then be ready to adjust those plans as needed and stay flexible.

[@crabbypapa3862]

Our 1997 trip I had planned, and, stressed, when we weren't getting everything done. Flexible, and realizing things happen to disrupt what you want to do are key to having a good time. I am the designated travel agent for my family. Assist with travel, consult and book rooms, reserved meals, and nag about The List. At the parks I just follow along and enjoy my children and grandchildren.

[@mymasmith7848]

Plan enough. Not too much. Let it go when something comes up.

[@thevalleygh0ul]

I’m so glad you guys post so consistently with so much good information! I’m going to Disney world next June with my best friend and her brother, and I’m learning EVERYTHING I can about the parks and how they work so that we’re prepared! Im 22 haven’t been since I was 8! I’m so excited!

[@MistiCato]

Muscle rub was a lifesaver on my last trip to Disney--100% recommend.

[@rosestewart1606]

I've never taken it on vacation but this is a great idea

[@frostus27]

Our last trip we stayed at All Star Music and as soon as we got to the rooms our grandsons wanted to head straight to the pool. Guess who forgot to pack his bathing suit. Grandpa had to go to the gift shop while everybody else went swimming. Also the ride that beats us up and we avoid is Dinosaur. It isn't the sounds and noise, it's the bumps and jostling. As we've gotten older we just can't handle the physical abuse that ride dishes out.

[@Rite1010.]

I actually take my pain meds right before I go to the parks. That way it's kicked in and my arthritis isn't much of a problem

[@Mockingdragon]

On my last trip I brought some liquid IV hydration powder sticks. I didn't end up needing them during the park day but back in my room I used several to perk back up at the end of the day and avoid a gross feeling when I was trying to sleep. Extra hydrate is always a good idea!

[@SharonMorgan-gb9qe]

I forgot to pack deodorant on our last trip! It was just me and my 20 year old daughter so we just bought some at the Pop Century gift shop. My tip is that when you pack, start early and pack essentials way ahead of time, like swim diapers and deodorant! As long as you don’t need these things at home before you go and and have a xtra pack them way early.

[@lesliegallagher2682]

I avoid the parks from 2-5 pm whenever possible. It is hotter than the face of the sun most months of the year during those hours and I prefer to retreat to my hotel room for a little break. I also avoid roller coasters most of the time (except that I am forced to ride Big Thunder with my son). This leaves more time to ride other rides and makes rope drop more productive. While others are in a mad rush to ride Tower and Rock'n Roller coaster, I can stroll to my first ride and stop for coffee and a pastry.

[@shavbobster33]

I recently did a Disney World vacation had a great time there. But when you said that Disney can get hot I one time wore a dark golf shirt made of polyester fabric. This made the heat get trapped in my shirt I almost had to call it the day. But I bought one of those spray mist fans inside the park And it did its job and I made it through. I also tracked how many miles that you will be walking and standing. It is an average of 10 to 15 miles per day. And you stand at least 12 hours possibly more depending on the park hours.

[@kimmccarthy7747]

About avoiding rides, think about your phobias. I have a fear of heights and went on Soarin'. Seeing the land, the ocean, or helicopters below me got me more than I thought it would, and when I got off, I seriously had to sit down and let my heart settle down for a bit, then splash some water on my face. I wasn't sick, but I was definitely shook.

[@durden2480]

Went to the boat house Disney springs service was good food was forgettable

[@Short_one41]

Love the copper stone sport sunscreen because it’s not greasy, and it works great for my fair skin 👏🏻💜

[@kristinschermann6581]

December is probably the best month to go to Disney- I have visited at all times of year: Spring Break, Summer, mid-end of September (which I couldn't believe how the everyday temp. was in the mid-90's!) and if you are like me, not a fan of the heat, go bewteen November-January. The Christmas season there is just unsurpassed; after all, it is called The Magic kingdom for a reason; they do it SO WELL!!

[@TheCuttingBoard1971]

AJ is 💯- I study for every trip- I go at least once a month, and I’m always learning more.

[@jackwilkinson4911]

After what I've seen in Florida lately with Hurricane Milton, one might want to rethink about travelling there during early Autumn. April is a really nice month to visit Disney World. It's hot, but not summer type hot, and you've got the flower and garden festival in Epcot, really nice if you love plants. Just make sure to go after Easter

[@annlavine3576]

January

[@RyanBischoffPercussion]

Careful that what you saw wasn’t fake photos. I saw some circulating on Facebook earlier today.

[@wjrfec41]

@@RyanBischoffPercussion WDW and the other theme parks closed during the hurricane. So OP has a good point. Why risk thousands of dollars on a vacation and hours of planning when there's a risk of your vacation getting cancelled?

[@BeautyKhaleesi]

Mine got extended rather than cancelled because of the hurricane

[@robertkahro4565]

AJ's repeating "inner monologue" just KILLS IT in this video!

[@patriciaromero5347]

I am with you about the planning. With the crowds, lines, lighting lanes, how much you have to walk and money you have just spend for this vacation, you have to plan. Maybe not every second of the time, and not freaking out if things change a bit, but you do have to have a plan of how your day will be. I have gone at least 15 times to Disney and I always plan. Even with that many times visited, your videos have taught me new things and new tips.

[@geraldcreager4432]

Those of us who have routinely stayed at Shades of Green like to say, "It's not a vacation, it's a MISSION!" We may overplan a little bit but I can generally tell you when we'll be in which park to within 30 min, at least a month before we head toward Florida! Of course, no battle plan survives first contact with The Mouse, but we go into a 24 hour planning cycle and recover pretty quickly.

[@stephsteph8221]

Amazing tips!!! Our first family trip in November and we are definitely putting all the tips and planning advise you shared to good use

[@LadyNilmandra]

We booked our trip to Disney World through it’s a small world. They are amazing. They do everything for you. Need after hours tickets? A discount? They arrange it all.

[@dfbbreea]

WE LOVE THEM SO MUCH!!

[@vel0babe]

You can get lidocaine patches that you can use for painful spots (backs especially) as well, highly recommend.

[@TinySwanGrandAdventures]

Tigers Balm is amazing for soothing aching muscles and Epsom salt helps if you have access to a bathtub with hot water for refreshing your body for whatever the next day brings.

[@chriswhiteauditions]

Avoid underestimating the sun's intensity in Orlando. I've lived in Asia and parts of the US that get very hot and humid, so those things don't bother me so much in Orlando. However, the sun is VERY intense in Orlando, and its intensity amplifies the heat and humidity. I highly recommend packing a collapsible umbrella in your park bag. It may seem silly or excessive but, at some point in your park day, you'll need the umbrella's protection just to continue functioning.

[@bostonceltz]

The umbrella is a great idea, especially in the summer. The Orlando sun is no joke and feels way stronger and hotter than coastal areas of Florida.

[@juliette0277]

Can you make a video about the consequences of the hurricane and how it will impact

[@hularock2705]

No Mention of what just happened...... Major Downer

[@plumsparkles945]

​@@hularock2705What happened?

[@ThisThingThatImDoing]

​@@plumsparkles945A hurricane

[@jeffcoleman8166]

​@@hularock2705 can only assume that this video was recorded and set up to upload long before the hurricane was forming

[@Tatbearmocha]

Yes because I went to universal and Disney world in Florida and I was TRAPPED in Florida for 7 days more from the hurricanes.

[@ashlynok5771]

I think you should mention in one of your videos that anyone who buys a Magiband/Magiband+ NEEDS to buy one of those band protectors to keep them from falling off. Because they WILL fall off. My family of 4 just came back from our trip and EVERYONE’S fell off. My older sister had lucky gotten hers back from MK’s lost and found and we lucky noticed everyone else’s bands falling on the ground when they did, but please PLEASE advise people to get those protectors. We payed way too much for those bands and I was the only one who kept mine on for the remainder of the trip, just meticulously checking to see it wouldn’t fall off. My other family members kept theirs in their backpacks, which meant they missed out on the interactive stuff included with Magicband+.

[@reytech1786]

I love your channel ❤❤❤

[@dfbbreea]

Thanks for being here!

[@antwanefort]

Hey AJ , for whatever reason at Disney Springs World of Disney restroom , all the ladies be lined up there when there are other restrooms right around the corner. lol

[@RyanBischoffPercussion]

You mentioning the temps made me remember my trip to Palm Bay, Florida last year during New Years. I’m walking around in shorts and short sleeves and everyone there is in long pants and jackets like it’s freezing temps. Haha 😂😂 I’m from Indiana. It wasn’t cold at all to me. Lol

[@dfbbreea]

😂😂😂

[@JennasMagicalAdventures]

Some great tips!!

[@carriepohlman2453]

We just booked our very first Walt Disney World vacation yesterday with a stay at the Beach Club Resort. I researched every resort, room, pool, transportation, restaurants, you name it. I finally decided on Beach Club because the Storm Along Bay pool is so awesome. Well, today i got an email that Storm Along Bay will be closed for refurbishment during our stay next year. There was no mention of this on the resort info page. Im wondering if we would be able to pool hop to another resort? Do they let you do that? We even added an extra day to enjoy the amazing pools at the Beach Club.

[@FletchyMcFletch]

Ok I plan a LOT for our camping trips too. 😊

[@dfbbreea]

The ULTIMATE planner!

[@BriggyK]

Hello! Epcot worker here! If you're ever at the Journey Into Imagination building, come stop by the photo counter to the left of Figment's portal! Would love to say hi! ^^ Just ask for Bridget.

[@TheCarlos3107]

I had plans to go on the 13th so this weekend but I’m assuming I should just reschedule

[@DiannaHeppe]

It's been awhile, but every time I rode Dinosaur I ended up screaming back at the final Dino - not on purpose, full throat, and as if it was actually the Texas Chainsaw Massacre. My friends thought it was funny, but it was completely spontaneous...every....single....time, even if I tried to not do it. I'm there with you on how loud it was...right there...

[@delaineycummins5786]

Is there a sunscreen that won’t run into your eyes when you sweat? Recommendations please❤ Super sensitive eyes but obviously getting burned on day 1 would cause other issues the rest of the week (I just don’t want to be running to the bathroom to rinse my eyes out - but I’m so unlucky with sunscreen on my face, maybe I just wear a ton of foundation with spf, idk)

[@DFBGuide]

I deal with this too! I've had good luck with SuperGoop products amzlink.to/az0J9kxMLEhX8

[@JM_550]

If taking a young kid too a ride knowing the kid may be scared at first or how they may react. I do recommend when waiting in line, show them a KZbin video of the ride and show them what is expected of them. So, they know what to expect especially showing the parts the kids may get scared so they may be less triggered by getting scared and build a muscle memory from what they saw from the video. Not only will this be helpful for younger kids, but as well as adults, and older people, especially if one may not feel comfortable about it or may have a medical problem that they may not think about how the ride may affect them. Even if the sign warns people what may be expected, is not as good as seeing a video to fully understand and gain insight into what is on the ride and how will it be fun or not.

[@kellyoyen3421]

Who thinks that Dasani is the WORST bottled water?

[@michellemcfoy512]

Me, I do. It tastes gross

[@patrickvanderstraeten4818]

Dasani is part of Nestle. Here in Europe they were condemmed becouse they put tap water in their bottles.

[@kellyoyen3421]

@@michellemcfoy512 yes it does 🤮🤢

[@kellyoyen3421]

@@patrickvanderstraeten4818 i don't care about Europe but the Dasani water is GROSS🤮🤢

[@TheCuttingBoard1971]

It is gross, but last week when I was dying of thirst, I didn’t even notice it. But yes, it’s grody.

[@kammimiller-tobe7734]

I scanned the QR code and put in my email and didn't receive anything other than a confirm email address when trying to get the planning worksheets. Even though I have been signed up for your emails for several years because I take a trip to Disney World every few years.

[@DFBGuide]

We're so sorry you're having issues! Try checking your spam folder. If you still don't see anything email us at [e-mail] and we'll get it over to you

[@villabride324]

I appreciate the inclusion of the swan and dolphin hotel information!!! I’m booking Swan next year and it helps to have DFB insiders 🥹

[@kristinschermann6581]

I never told anyone this, but here goes... just like A.J. said she will sometimes go to the restroom just for a pit stop for about 15 minutes;. I do that! (actually for not quite as long) but having mobility issues & all that walking you do at Disney, sometimes the people I'm with at the park don't really 'get it', so I go to the restroom just so I can sit down for a few minutes & take a breather by myself!! Is that weird or selfish?!

[@jayo1212]

1 Thing You Should AVOID at All Costs in Disney World: the main entrance!

[@delaineycummins5786]

Any clue on when to do after hours or the extended hours? I just figured out these are different, have different perks and ways to get them annnndd on different days 😅 basically lost at which route to go since my trip will have a Disney deluxe hotel, but I guess the extended hours doesn’t hit every park in a week, like maybe 2, so apparently we could still want after hours tickets? Idk, I need to hopefully understand the game plan before we go so we aren’t winging it lol (and after hours are not cheap tickets so I also don’t want to buy them if I’m misunderstanding)

[@DFBGuide]

Definitely use those Extended Hours since they come as a perk with the hotel you booked! You may be able to get done everything you want during regular park hours, but if you're a night owl you might want to see if the paid After Hours events line up with your trip.

[@Cerrie88]

Personally I would avoid staying at Disney. Just got back from staying at Caribbean beach. It was great but for the price we got a tiny room ! Family of 5 it isn’t great. But staying at cabana bay universal half the price and twice the size of room ! The parks are amazing as always just I feel my kiddos have now out grown Disney

[@ReevesKenney]

13:03 In Hollywood Studios you should check out the Galaxy's Edge restrooms. I think they have the best theming in all of Disney World.

[@annlavine3576]

quiet bathrooms in Katsura Grill

[@jeremywinslow7345]

Pop century is booked fully the week I am going... so no discount on the room

[@lisaharden695]

I have a similar issue. Seems to happen to me often at Pop Century.

[@TheDisneySlowdown]

You forgot the bathrooms in Morocco as ones to avoid. I don't know why but they always smell like sewer.

[@Zamzamthegreat]

Diclofenac sodium topical gel is much, much, much, MUCH better than any hot/cold balm if any of your pain is in a joint or shallow muscle. I promise you this.

[@rosestewart1606]

where do you buy this?

[@Zamzamthegreat]

@@rosestewart1606 It's in most pharmacies (CVS, grocery store, etc.)

[@hgc5506]

I was planning going to Orlando on October 26-November 3rd, kind of scared cause the bad weather, any thoughts any one ?

[@robertaguilar2968]

I'll be there that week also, I've been checking the weather so far so good

[@zenwithanedge]

Orlando is one of the safest places to be in the state. I usually evaluate to a Disney hotel when we get hurricanes. Plus the parks are usually empty after the hurricanes leave. Definitely get travel insurance though.

[@RealSB83]

Yay, you survived the hurricane!!!

[@iwrite6388]

Mission Space!

[@Tigerlady248]

1) overspend on hotels 2) overspend on gift shops 3) don't overspend on festival items Gee I wonder if Disney is a tad pricey.

[@DestinyRitch]

Ughh can I pleasee work with you I would lovvvee to have your job 🥺😭!!??

[@JaimeTanner-b2i]

Umm, booking a trip and entering the park. Thats two, don't need more.

[@AVantinfluencer]

We can notice 😂😂😂

[@ephemerabluetit335]

Quoting the Unofficial Guide to Disney World; "you either need a plan or a lobotomy."

[@patrickvanderstraeten4818]

Avoid living in the EU. Why ? Well if you live in the UK you get 14 day tickey for the price of 10 days, Memory Maker for free, FREE Disney Quick-Service Meal 1x a day and other benefits. When one is from mainland Europe no 14 day tickey for the price of 10 days, Memory Maker for free, FREE Disney Quick-Service Meal 1x a day maybe Disney doesn't like us ?

[@andybiz4273]

Interesting fact: when I'm going to do a workout or something where I might throw up, my go-to food is peanut butter because it tastes the same coming up. Kinda gross, but it makes the vomiting a little more tolerable.

[@metallicnole4514]

Paying full price for a one day ticket is something you should avoid if you can

[@themcinerneyfamilyadventures.m]

Couldn't pay me to go to dollywood.

[@stevendeans4211]

Category 3 hurricanes.

[@wolftitan]

The One Thing You Should AVOID at All Costs in Disney World is Disney World!

[@rodgerpetrick6502]

I just made it very simpler for everyone. One thing to avoid this is Disney world. Yor welcome.

[@SophyHarlan-l6s]

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[@agnisamansfield4038]

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[@Bandangosw]

I was so disappointed epcot and their exclusive items to their stores. I wanted the shotglass with each country national drink. And never fouunded anywhere. And dislike animal kindom.

[@elizabethw.6154]

Disney doesn't like to have "shot glasses" for PC/image reasons (for a "family" park despite now all the alcohol in the parks). They call them "toothpick holders" there at Disney, if you do see them. DFB had mentioned it in the past, it's an amusing little fact.

[@Groegselmaschupp]

10th: Going there in the first place…… AVOID all costs…..

[@deshawn53988]

I hate to say it but if you need to budget $50-100 you probably shouldn’t be going to WDW. Guaranteed you will Spend more than your supposed budget